Assam Invested Rs 425 cr to Provide Bicycles and Two-Wheelers to Students, Says CM
Published By: Shahrukh Shah
Last Updated: December 03, 2023, 15:03 IST
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma. (Photo: PTI)
As per the officials, male students with above 75 percent, and female students with 60 percent in class 12 board exams were treated with scooters.
The Assam government has invested Rs 425 crore this year to provide scooters and bicycles to the meritorious students of the state, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Sunday.
Taking to X, Sarma wrote, “This year the Assam Government has invested Rs 425 cr to give scooters and bicycles to 4.15 lakh meritorious students.”
“Last week, my cabinet colleagues distributed 35,770 scooties to successful higher secondary students across the State,” he added.
The Assam government has been giving scooters to meritorious students under the Banikanta Kakati Award named after the noted literary figure of the Assamese language.
According to an official, male students who have secured more than 75 percent and female students who have got 60 percent and above in class 12 board examinations were given scooters.
The scooter distribution events were held in every district by the authorities.
